Employee Recreation Coordinator - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Activities team in Yellowstone National Park!

 

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! Our activities department offers unique services to enhance our guests' experiences through guided tours and entertainment! We’re hiring Employee Recreation Coordinators to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

 

Job Summary:

The Yellowstone Co-Op Employee Recreation Program (YCERP) began in 1958 as a grassroots employee recreation cooperative in Yellowstone National Park. It was a unique concept then and is still today. We are the largest and most diverse employee recreation program in any national park. Throughout the year we offer a wide range of services and programs that connect Yellowstone employees to each other and to the park itself. 

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: April or May 2027 - October 2027Pay: $16.25/hr

 

Life in Yellowstone: 

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

 

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and evaluating park-wide and location recreation programs and activities.
• Prepare and lead activities, ensuring all logistics, safety requirements, and participant needs are addressed.
• Promote a safe and enjoyable experience by enforcing company policies and recreation program guidelines.
• Provide educational interpretation of Yellowstone’s natural environment while safely operating company vehicles.
• Promote recreation programs through announcements, marketing materials, and employee engagement.
• Support office, facility, and equipment operations, including transactions, equipment rentals, reporting, fee accountability, and maintenance of recreation facilities and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to meet DOT requirements.
• Strong organizational, program coordination, and planning skills.
• Able to safely operate a 15-passenger van for extended periods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work outdoors, hike moderate distances, and perform in varying weather and work conditions.
• Willing and able to learn and share knowledge about Yellowstone’s natural environment.
• Quick learner with a positive, people-oriented attitude and a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must meet all physical requirements to pass a DOT medical exam for commercial driver fitness determination.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to lead back-country hikes of up to 10 miles at a speed of no less than 2 miles per hour at altitudes of 5,000 feet to 10,000 feet.
• Able to drive loaded 15-passenger van for up to twelve (12) hours per day.
• Working with required chemicals

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.